IMechE Member Audit

Jim Grace is an IMechE Member Auditor and sits on the Policy and Procedures Management Review Group.  The purpose of a Member Auditor is to provide member oversight of IMechE’s Quality Management System and specifically to:

• Provide advice on key issues and developments; and
• Conduct periodic member audits of the Quality Management System

Other key roles include:

• Attend meetings of the Management Review Group to provide advice as required;
• Contribute to the Engineering Council (UK) annual verification process and, when appropriate, attend any related Engineering Council (UK) visits;
• Monitor the standard of internal staff audit reports and comment as appropriate;
• Carry out quality system risk assessments on a regular basis;
• Submit an annual report to the Qualifications and Membership Board; and
• Advise the Engineering Council where required.

Since becoming a Member Auditor Jim has undertaken audits on Academic Assessment and has recently completed an audit on Interview Assessor Training and the Mentor Professional Development Scheme.  Jim is also due to attend the Interview Assessor Training provided by the IMechE with a view to becoming an Interview Assessor.

As an active Member of the IMechE, Jim is keen to push the professional development of staff within their respective professional institutions and is more than willing to offer advice and guidance throughout the membership process given the unique insight as a Member Auditor.

If you require any further information regarding membership please do not hesitate to contact Jim for further advice at info@ijsc.co.uk.